11 Oct
2021
Pico Sands Hotel Donates Vaccines
Inspired by the spirit of unity and camaraderie in the midst of adversity, Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel donated 200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Rural Health Unit of Nasugbu, Batangas last October 4, 2021. In the same way the properties ensure that the staff have secure and comfortable access to vaccines, they likewise endeavor to extend a helping hand to all those in need through actionable programs. Certainly, though the pandemic has posed incredible challenges, everyone remains headstrong in its wake, in part thanks to the support of loved ones and the community.
01 Oct
2021
SM Prime Targets to Minimize Operations’ Carbon Footprint Through Enhanced Sustainability Program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, sets a new milestone in its sustainability program as the Company commits to expand its energy source portfolio gearing towards clean energy across all of its business segments over the medium term.
01 Oct
2021
Hamilo Coast Safeguards Its Marine Biodiversity
In line with its core emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmentally conscious living, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, recently completed a Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessment. The sites targeted were three of 12 coves in the property, established as MPAs for CDHI’s Sustainable Development Project, implemented from 2017 to 2019.
01 Oct
2021
Green-thumbing: the art of self-care at The Grove at Plantation Hills
As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever. This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significantly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.
29 Sep
2021
SM Prime supports Manila Observatory’s clean energy, climate, and weather prediction system
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has recently inked a partnership agreement with the Manila Observatory for the “High Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines” Project, a data-driven system that utilizes automated weather stations (AWS) and high-performance computer modeling to provide clean energy and weather forecasts up to five days in advance.
31 Aug
2021
Tagaytay Highlands’ immersive experience ramps up digitalization efforts
When the world was thrust into a health crisis early in 2020, it left people sheltered in place. Yet, even as most stick close to home, the property market continues to thrive. Amid quarantine restrictions, real estate, deemed one of the best-performing industries during the pandemic, has readily transitioned to the digital space.
18 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Tops-Off Lanson Place Mall of Asia
SMHCC topped-off yet another iconic property, Lanson Place Mall of Asia. Leading the ceremony were SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp President Elizabeth T. Sy, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp Executive Vice President Peggy E. Angeles.
09 Aug
2021
#SMXREADY To Host Events
MX Convention Center (SMXCC), the leading convention center in the country, continues to uphold its commitment for its guests’ and colleagues’ safety and security with its #SMXsafespaces.
05 Aug
2021
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Appoints General Manager for its New Park Inn by Radisson Property in Bacolod
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Mr. Sherwin Lucas as Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s General Manager.
02 Aug
2021
SM Prime Reports 12% Increase in 1H2021 Net Income
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, reported PHP11.6 billion consolidated net income in the first six months of 2021, 12% higher from PHP10.4 billion in the first half of 2020. This is on the back of improvement in second quarter net income to PHP5.2 billion from PHP2.1 billion in the same period last year. First half consolidated revenues recorded at PHP41.1 billion, down 6% from PHP43.7 of 2020’s first half.
03 Oct
2018
Cebu Daily News: Some of Cebu City Olympics events to be held at SM Seaside City Cebu
THIS YEAR’S Cebu City Olympics will return to holding some of its sporting events at the SM Seaside City Cebu.
03 Oct
2018
SunStar: SM Bacolod donates 1,000 shoes to Rizal Elem School
ABOUT 1,000 students of Rizal Elementary School received brand new school shoes from the employees of the SM group of companies. Students who received the shoes were from grade levels 1 to 3.
03 Oct
2018
Panay News: SM employees share blessings with Ticud Elementary students
Christmas came early to a thousand students of Ticud Elementary School in the district of La Paz in Iloilo City.
03 Oct
2018
Manila Standard: Ranch-style living in Tagaytay
Getaway with the family is always greatly anticipated. And living in a home that always feels like vacation is a dream perhaps every individual desires to give to their loved ones.
03 Oct
2018
Cebu Daily News: SM malls donate 60K shoes to public elementary schools
As part of their corporate social responsibility and in celebration of the mall’s 60th anniversary, SM Supermalls held a simultaneous distribution of 60,000 shoes to the different public schools in the country.
02 Oct
2018
Philippine News Agency: 3,000 school kids get new shoes from malls
MARILAO, Bulacan — Some 3,000 pupils from public elementary schools in Bulacan can now attend classes in comfort after receiving school shoes from SM Malls on Monday.
02 Oct
2018
Business World: Rising interest rates no problem for Philippine property stock traders
THE most aggressive interest rate tightening in the Philippines in 18 years has yet to shake the faith of local money managers in the nation’s property stocks.
01 Oct
2018
Malaya: Volunteers turn up for SM coastal cleanup drive
Held in partnership with the SM Mall of Asia, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Pasay City Environment Office, ICC-PH, Maynilad, Philippine National Red Cross, Philippine Coast Guard and SM Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, the SM By the Bay Cleanup Drive is aimed at engaging the community in doing their share for the environment.
29 Sep
2018
Manila Bulletin: SM wins awards from Alpha Southeast Asia
SM Investments Corporation (SM) clinched five awards from Alpha Southeast Asia magazine based on a poll of investors.
29 Sep
2018
The Philippine Star: Mickey Mouse celebrates milestone at SM fair
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrating 90 years of Mickey being The True Original and 60 #AweSM years of retail innovation, The Walt Disney Company Philippines and SM Supermalls and SM Retail team up for a spectacular Mickey Mouse experience with “Share-A-Smile” – a retail campaign with SM celebrating Mickey’s 90th anniversary in the Philippines.